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  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Don't You Understand,

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    Not neccesarily just an Easter message. Even with all of the wondrous signs that the close followers of Jesus had observed, they were still without understanding of what Jesus had come to do. We suffer much the same.

    Sermon Title: Don’t You Understand, "HE IS RISEN"! Scripture: Luke 24 1-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – March 31, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We can all probably remember the words of being told to do something, then we can probably remember a period of time ...read more

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    Don't Give The Devil A Foothold

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 42,098 views

    Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil .

    Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil . If a Christian harbors sin in his life, he is giving the devil an opportunity to get a foothold in his life. The Devil will use this opportunity to invade and take over other areas of his life. The devil is like a cat we had when I was a little boy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Bernice Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    This is a Christian mother and wife of 53 years who loved serving the Lord especially as an usher. She truly served well.

    Eulogy Bernice Simmons 2/14/2008 There is a song that tells the story behind the smile you often saw on Bernice Simmons’ face. The words were, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace, what a day, glorious day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

    Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Table Fellowship With Christ

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,310 views

    Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

    I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

    NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Of Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    Preaching the truth seems to always cause trouble because some people don’t want to listen to it or believe it. Paul experienced two difficulties in this text. 1- The difficulty of being misunderstood 2- The difficulty of being hassled

    INTRO.- Job 14:1 "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble." Eccl. 2:22-23 "What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless." WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Surprising Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,906 views

    The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus-The Ever-Present Lord Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
     | 4,599 views

    WHERE IS JESUS NOW? WHERE IS HIS PRESENCE? AND WHERE IS HE IN RELATIONSHIP TO YOU?

    Let me begin with a question which you can respond to in the privacy of your own heart. WHERE IS JESUS NOW? WHERE IS HIS PRESENCE? AND WHERE IS HE IN RELATIONSHIP TO YOU? - Close by… shaping your life in constant ways? - Perhaps not so close or constant but a central figure in your overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    This is a brief look at the evidence for the resurrection, is it fact or fiction?

    The resurrection! 1Cor 15:1-12, History is vital to who we are, it gives meaning and purpose to life. It effects all our lives whether we choose to ignore it or embrace it. We are all part of history and each one of us will leave an indelible stamp upon it to some extent! People certainly effect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Feel About Change?

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 46,502 views

    Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

    Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Across The Table Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 29,586 views

    The 1st thing Andrew does after meeting Jesus is go get his brother. In fact, that’s what Andrew does this every time he turns around... he brings people to Jesus. But many Christians don’t do that. Why?

    OPEN: How many of you receive our Church Newsletter? Now, here is a test question… what is it called? (“The Logansport Link”) Right underneath that title is this phrase: “Linking Man to God through Jesus Christ” That is our goal as a church. And that is our objective as Christians: Linking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Headed In The Other Direction?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013
     | 3,283 views

    What eternal punishment will be like for those not going to heaven.

    “Headed in the Other Direction?” Text: Luke 16:19-31 I. Welcome II. Introduction As Jesus wrote to the church at Laodicea, we notice there is no in-between for Christians – we are either cold or hot. We’re either Christians or we’re not. We’re either saved or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,186 views

    This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

    Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,291 views

    2 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: When they were first married Ken watched & learned as his new wife Karen, prepared the boneless ham. Karen precisely measured 3 inches from the butt of the ham inward & cut off the end of the ham. Ken immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist